Ad hoc Employment Lawyer (Remote/hourly)

JR United Kingdom; Sheffield; Remote; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A boutique law firm is seeking an interim Employment Lawyer for ad hoc assistance with potential for permanent hire. The ideal candidate will work on various employment law matters, including drafting contracts and negotiating exits, fully remote within the UK. This role offers flexibility and an engaging work environment with former City lawyers specializing in employment law.

Qualifications

• Experience in contentious and non-contentious employment matters is essential.
• Familiarity with drafting contracts and negotiating exits required.
• Ability to provide advice on HR compliance and employment tribunals important.

Responsibilities

• Provide ad hoc assistance in employment law matters.
• Handle settlement agreements and employee due diligence projects.
• Offer advice on grievances, disciplinary processes, dismissals, and compliance.

Skills

Contentious Employment Matters

Non-Contentious Employment Matters

Drafting Employment Contracts

Negotiating Employee Exits

HR Compliance

Advising on Grievances

Job description

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Ad hoc Employment Lawyer (Remote/hourly), Sheffield, South Yorkshire

Client: Major, Lindsey & Africa

Location: Sheffield, South Yorkshire, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views:

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Posted:

31.05.2025

Expiry Date:

15.07.2025

Job Description:

A boutique law firm focusing on Employment law is seeking an interim Employment Lawyer for ad hoc assistance, with potential for permanent hire.

The firm comprises former City lawyers specializing in Employment law, handling around 10 settlement agreements weekly and broader projects like employee due diligence for larger organizations. The role offers a flexible scope based on experience.

The ideal candidate should have experience in contentious and non-contentious employment matters, including drafting employment contracts, negotiating senior employee exits, settling agreements, providing advice on grievances and disciplinary processes, HR compliance, dismissal advice, employment tribunals, restrictive covenants, breach of confidence, and high court enforcement.

This position is fully remote within the UK, with options for hourly or day rate engagement.

If interested, please apply for further information.